NHL CENTER ICE Frequently Asked Questions

Q: WHAT IS NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: NHL® CENTER ICE® is a digital subscription programming package of NHL regular season games that are played outside your local viewing area. The hockey games included in NHL® CENTER ICE® are in addition to those available on VS, NHL Network, NBC, and your in-market networks (such as a regional sports network and/or over-the-air station).

Q: HOW MANY GAMES CAN I EXPECT TO SEE ON NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: As an NHL® CENTER ICE® subscriber, you will see up to 40 games a week (from outside your local viewing area) throughout the regular season, plus premier Canadian match-ups.

Q: ARE PLAYOFF GAMES INCLUDED IN NHL® CENTER ICE®?
A: No. They are available on national networks.

Q: IF I ONLY WANT TO WATCH MY HOME TEAM, SHOULD I PURCHASE NHL®CENTER ICE®?
A: No, NHL® CENTER ICE® is designed for you to be able to watch games other then just your home team. Local games are generally available on your RSN or over-the-air network.

Q: WHAT ARE BLACKOUTS?
A: The process of preventing a television signal from reaching a particular area of the country, in order to protect the local television rightsholder of a particular game.

Q: WHY ARE THERE BLACKOUTS?
A: Blackout restrictions exist to protect the local television telecasters of each NHL game in the local markets of the teams. Blackouts are not based on arena sell-outs. Keep in mind that blackout policies and restrictions are different for every sports package that your system may carry.